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Porsche · Compact SUV

2017 Porsche Macan

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
64 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 7
Complaints3 crash · 1 fire reported 71
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 22 mpg
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The 2017 Porsche Macan is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Macan, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 71 complaints, most often about the air bags.

Porsche Macan — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Porsche Macan · Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combCargo (2nd row)Wheels
MacanGasAWD—252 hp273 lb-ft22 mpg17.7 cu-ft18 in
Macan SGasAWD—340 hp339 lb-ft19 mpg17.7 cu-ft19 in
Macan GTSGasAWD—360 hp369 lb-ft19 mpg17.7 cu-ft20 in
Macan TurboGasAWD—400 hp406 lb-ft19 mpg17.7 cu-ft19 in
Macan Turbo with Performance PackageGasAWD—440 hp442 lb-ft—17.7 cu-ft19 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
MacanGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202522$3,750
Macan GTSGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,350
Macan SGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,350
Macan TurboGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,350
Macan Turbo KitGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37854, 37416, 37415, 37434, 38498.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Macan, Macan GTS, Macan S6 / 10LEV-III ULEV125California and states following California standards—
Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo Kit5 / 10LEV-III LEV160 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 160All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seat Belts

APA9
37 vehicles 92% reported repaired
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly. Risk An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V443000 reported Jun 26, 2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

AMA2
39,547 vehicles 83% reported repaired
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat. Risk The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V131000 reported Mar 3, 2021 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

ALA2
70,117 vehicles 93% reported repaired
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak. Risk Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Fix Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA2.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V077000 reported Feb 12, 2020 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

AJ12
142 vehicles 60% reported repaired built Mar 22, 2017 – May 29, 2017
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash. Risk If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Fix Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V844000 reported Nov 28, 2018 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

AH06
51,497 vehicles 94% reported repaired built Jun 3, 2016 – Apr 13, 2017
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Fix Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V289000 reported May 3, 2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

AH02
17,871 vehicles 83% reported repaired built Oct 20, 2015 – Oct 20, 2015
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury. Fix Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.
NHTSA campaign 17V133000 reported Mar 2, 2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

AG06
243 vehicles 97% reported repaired built Jul 30, 2016 – Aug 5, 2016
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions. Risk Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.
NHTSA campaign 16V680000 reported Sep 20, 2016 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf. Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a subst

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Macan

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2017 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Porsche publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2017 Porsche Macan, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
71complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

24 per 10,000 built · Porsche reported 29,037 Macan built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2017: 5 · 2018: 4 · 2019: 4 · 2020: 1 · 2021: 14 · 2022: 11 · 2023: 13 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Air Bags 26
Service Brakes 11
Engine 9
Fuel/Propulsion System 9
Steering 7
Exterior Lighting 4

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front passenger occupancy sensor.
Air Bags at 100,000 miles May 9, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11587926
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Engine at 130,000 miles May 2, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11658397
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Macan GTS. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. After a visual inspection of the fuel system, the contact became aware that the fuel pump flange was cracked, causing a fuel leak. No warning lights were illuminated.
Fuel/Propulsion System Dec 14, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11560164
Tires ware original equipment new vehicle they ware so loud after 15k miles that I thought the front bearings ware bad took it to the dealer they said all good its a tire issue something about Porsche Macan and Pirelli tires I am not the first with the problem they recommend to buy Michelin tires insane
Tires Oct 28, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11438542
The power to the steering has failed causing the vehicle to be hard to steer, which includes an intermittent manual to power feel in the steering so that pulling hard on steering (during loss of power to steering) causes vehicle to veer in direction of steer.
Steering Sep 9, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11432283
I went on a test drive on this car and the car caught fire from the engine. I noticed after the fact that there was a recall on the vehicle for fuel pump malfunction that can cause fire. I've contacted Porsche about 15 times and they wont return my call at all. I also stared a case with them and they wont answer back.
Structure at 47,220 miles Apr 8, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11407094

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Porsche itself: 1 death-or-injury claim on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 3.4 per 100,000 built. Every Macan model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 15k

miles, typically

Half the 17 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 7,000 and 57,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 17 on file: 6 under 10k, 3 10k–20k, 1 20k–30k, 2 40k–50k, 1 50k–60k, 1 60k–70k, 1 70k–80k, 2 100k–150k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Porsche warranty extension (5) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 1,875
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-22
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 1802 service bulletins, 48 others, 17 service campaigns

Most often about: Engine, Equipment, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Structure.

  • No. 28-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Power Train
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 27-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Engine
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 26-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Power Train
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 25-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Engine
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
  • SPTL2609 Service bulletin
    2026-09-14 · Wheels
  • Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. 12-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-01 · Electrical System
  • Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
  • SPTL2314a Service bulletin
    2026-08-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
  • SPTL2608 Service bulletin
    2026-08-17 · Steering
  • Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0607Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2017 Porsche Macan failed the emissions check on 1.9% of first inspections — lower than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.90% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%).

New York inspections 1.9%

failed emissions

893 initial inspections of 872 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2017 MacanEvery 2017 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.9%3.7%885
Failed the safety inspection0.90%2.1%893
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.34%0.25%893
Miles driven a year8,13210,048odometer at inspection
Average odometer75,48793,238odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2017 vehicle” is every 2017 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Macan by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 0 0 332 mi2025 B 3 9 315 mi2024 B 3 11 308 mi2023 A 0 6 21 mpg2022 A 0 6 21 mpg2021 B 1 12 Do not drive2020 B 2 28 21 mpg2019 A 1 21 21 mpg2018 D 6 36 22 mpg2017 this page D 7 71 22 mpg2016 D 6 31 19 mpg

Common questions about the 2017 Macan

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2017 Porsche Macan have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Porsche Macan. The most serious on file is 23V443000, covering Seat Belts. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2017 Porsche Macan?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2017 Porsche Macan yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it D (64/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Porsche Macan?

Across the 5 EPA-rated configurations of the 2017 Porsche Macan, the best EPA combined figure is 22 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2017 Porsche Macan?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Porsche Macan, most often about air bags, service brakes, engine. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2017 Porsche Macan?

The EPA smog rating for the 2017 Porsche Macan runs 5 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — Federal Tier 3 Bin 160, LEV-III LEV160, LEV-III ULEV125 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2017 Porsche Macan?

The manufacturer has filed 1875 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2017 Porsche Macan, most often covering engine, equipment, unknown or other. The most recent is dated 2026-09-22. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2017 Porsche Macan do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2017 Porsche Macan failed the emissions check on 1.9% of first inspections — lower than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.90% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations5 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates5 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls7NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints71NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins1875NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment5 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 Macan The Macan model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Porsche recall on file All campaigns filed against Porsche vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Macan by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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